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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,184.85, 268,777.28 and 54,561.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,184.85, 268,777.28 and 54,561.49 is: 81,842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,184.85 : 268,777.28 = 54,561.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,184.85/268,777.28 = 54,561.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,184.85x = 268,777.28 × 54,561.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,184.85x = 14,664,888,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,888,602.14/179,184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,842.24

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